St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe

About St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is an academy converter in Prudhoe, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 144 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

144 / 129 (112%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY

Phone

01661835484

Headteacher

Martin Gray

Website

www.stmatthewsprudhoe.bwcet.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is an academy converter in Prudhoe, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe have?

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe has 144 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe's Ofsted rating?

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2023).

How does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

94% of pupils at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe?

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe is located at Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6EY.